Jonathan's first single broke down racial barriers, becoming the first song by a black artist to be played by white radio stations in South Africa. Because Jive was headquartered in England, Jonathan decided to move there to focus on his recording career. His commitment to his craft paid off with his self-titled debut album, which received a Grammy nomination for the pop hit "Lies."
Jonathan's ability to blend his roots in African music with western pop sensibilities would be a trademark of many albums to follow, though never more refined than in his latest release.
For example, the first single from Jonathan is a rendition of the folk-rock classic "Fire and Rain." Butler breathes new life into this classic, infusing the vocals with intensity, as subtle as it is powerful. The musical arrangement is lively and soulful, indicative of his roots in World music. "Fire and Rain" is already garnering accolades from top radio programmers. Lori Lewis, program director for WSMJ in Baltimore states, "It literally gave me a lump in my throat. I walked into the studio and introduced it live on air. Vocals this great are really rare."
So Strong
Jonathan Butler Lyrics
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Just one dance with you?
Must admit I was hooked
The moment I saw you
Candle light atmosphere
Music in the air
Your perfume fills the room
Double-dare you to take
Take a chance tonight
Don't resist, I can feel
That the time is right
So strong
So strong
Your love is so strong
Baby, so strong
Your love is so strong
So strong
Your groove is so strong
Baby, so strong
Tell me this, like to know
Is there someone else?
Did you come with your girls
Or are you by yourself?
If you'd like to be friends
I'd like to take you out
Maybe then we can see
What this is all about
So strong
So strong
Your love is so strong
Baby, so strong
Your love is so strong
So strong
Your groove is so strong
Baby, so strong
So strong
So strong
Your love is so strong
Baby, so strong
Your love is so strong
So strong
Your groove is so strong
Baby, so strong
So strong
So strong
Your love is so strong
Baby, so strong
Your love is so strong
So strong
Your groove is so strong
Baby, so strong
So strong
So strong
Your love is so strong
Baby, so strong
Your love is so strong
So strong
Your groove is so strong
Baby, so strong
Girl, I'm feeling like
Like I'm paradise
I'm feeling so
alive
Thanks for taking the time
The lyrics of Jonathan Butler's song So Strong express the desire to connect with someone at a romantic level. The song is sung from a man's perspective, and he is asking a woman he has just met to dance with him. He recognizes the attraction he feels for her and appreciates the atmosphere that surrounds them. He describes the candlelight setting, the music, and her fragrance that make him feel attracted to her. The man is confident in his approach and challenges the woman to take a chance with him, expressing his feeling that the time is right. The chorus keeps reiterating that the woman's love is so strong, implying that he feels connected to her.
The verses then continue the conversation, with the man asking the woman some basic questions about her. He tries to find out if she is with someone else or if she came with her friends. And if she is interested in being friends, he would like to take her out on a date. The song ends on a positive note, with the man feeling elated and grateful that the woman took the time to talk to him and dance with him. The lyrics of the song convey the joy and excitement of connecting with someone genuinely, and the music complements the emotions of the lyrics and enhances the mood.
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Gee Row R.
My new workout jam! Love Jonathan Butler!!!!
jairus shanmuagm
I simply Love your style of music Jonathan B, God as Blessed with such Talent Cape Town Brother !
Ruda Správkyně
Miluji tuhle hudbu....
naynay brown
SOOOO FRESH N SMOOOOOTH, AND UPBEAT!!!!!!! I LOOOVE IT...THIS IS MUSIC 4 LOVERS!!!
Jerome Solomons
You can say that again...💥💯👌 after so many years. 😀
James Parks
What a great pick up hook, and any broad that hears this rap is sure to be around for a while!
Kevin Haynes
jonathan butler,is my absolute fabourite artist!And hes a homeboy!!😊
Warren Bentley
breath of fresh air for the lovers out there.
VIRGINIA HOLMES
I use to think that with loosing Issac Hayes, Barry White, & Luther Vandross (& others) that we were doomed to find REAL talented R&B vocalists, but we are still on track with JONATHAN BUTLER, VICTOR FIELDS, WILL DOWNING, FRANKIE BEVERLY, KEVIN WHALUM, NICK COLLIONE, & GEORGE BENSON, just to name a few.
Warren Bentley
a breath of fresh air for the lovers our there.